Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

When it comes to the esteemed industry designation, Connell says, “It’s not just receiving letters behind your name; it relates to understanding how organizations work and the impact that each individual can bring to the overall health of the company.” To her, event management is “a far-reaching, integrated field.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2024

For immediate assistance, monetary donations to on-the-ground organizations are often recommended, as these funds help those affected manage urgent expenses and prepare for what will be a lengthy restoration process.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience. Many organizations plan one big in-person event or conference yearly and put all their efforts and budget into it. Planning Singular Annual Events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

Whether it’s donating to relief funds, organizing supply drives or rolling up sleeves to help rebuild, the industry is rallying together to make a difference during this challenging time. We urge everyone to stay informed and follow all warnings and evacuation orders from first responders. Stay informed and stay safe.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

From a sales and marketing perspective, those who experience belonging are 167% more likely to recommend their organization, highlighting the value of belonging in driving customer advocacy and influencing purchasing decisions. The insights gathered revealed unique patterns within different groups and organizations.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2022

Chuck explains his first move was to help event organizers deal with the onslaught of questions they were getting. “Same with the organizers; if I’m going to give you access to an incredibly powerful and immediate channel like SMS and event chatbots, it’s got to be part of an overall trust with the organizers and event.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

While this is an estimate to be proud of, there was once another number organizers used—and were proud of—to track the visitation of the event: amounts of waste produced. The program is a partnership among 25 organizations, including New Orleans & Company, the city of New Orleans, Grounds Krewe and Can Manufacturers Institute.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2024

But before ever rolling on the throttle, I was introduced to The Boot Campaign , an organization founded by five Texas women with a mission to provide support and services to active duty military, veterans and their families. The need is great, the opportunities are infinite, and the return on investment is powerfully gratifying.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I have always and always will advocate that that’s why we start with the destination organization…take a step back and think of this in the RFP in three very manageable buckets.” If a meeting organization booked 500 room nights in Kissimmee through our incentive, we are going to plant 500 trees [on their behalf].”

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 1, 2022

My gut says there’s a lot of blur in many organizations.”. If you can create new opportunities, and that comes from the ability to be creative, then you become invaluable to an organization,” explains Nick. “ The planner has arrival, enter, engage, exit, and extend. They work hand in hand.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2024

Read More: Don’t Call Me Walt, or How to Lead with Disney Magic The hotel brand promises it has “identified key leadership behaviors that enable excellence to be fostered within an organization. Enliven Empowerment: Empowerment is “foundational to the success of your employees and your organization.”

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

“Different organizations have different demographics in their attendee base,” agrees Keaton. Karmen wants to know what are the consequences for organizations that will postpone their events. “They need to come up with a solution that fits that group rather than use a blanket solution.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

How a holistic approach can boost engagement and focus Too many meetings set participants up for less than productive outcomes with rote agendas or meandering discussions event though research shows that people are motivated by purpose, which leads to better outcomes for both employees and organizations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Oakland Style, High Tea and High Fashion Courtesy of Visit Oakland, photo by KSJ Photography Challenges: Because Oakland Style was created as a multiday event, one of the issues organizers faced was making sure there were no time conflicts or overlaps in the schedule. In the case of Oakland Style, the short answer is, yes. AV, furniture etc.);

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

However, your organization will earn revenue up to one year early! Use organic and paid digital marketing tactics. Exhibitions can be a real money maker for your organization because all setup costs can be passed to each exhibitor. Sell refund protection. Optimize each for SEO. Add a trade show. Raise your registration fee.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

When the World Health Organization declared the pandemic to no longer be a global health emergency this month, hardly anyone blinked. Organizations and businesses would feel more confident about hosting conferences, trade shows, conventions and other gatherings that require physical presence. Did it end the way you predicted?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2024

Travel, to discuss the crucial need for adequate tools to organize international conferences. In this episode of the “What One Thing” podcast, JT Long, vice president and content director at Smart Meetings, sits down with Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of U.S. Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Gerstmann, who serves as president and CEO of the organization, adds: “We know that attendees and exhibitors are conflicted between needing to engage with their professional and industry networks and not wanting to support states that have enacted restrictive legislation targeted at specific groups. In short, buycott, don’t boycott.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

On the last episode of #EventIcons, Erica Bishaf said , “A lot of organizations put about 60 – 80% of financial risk into one live event.” Today, hundreds of organizations use Event Farm. I came across a nonprofit organization I wanted to help raise money for. Ryan is the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Event Farm.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

Her rich experience in leading high-performing teams, focus on driving results, passion for the industry and alignment with our company culture are exactly what our organization and destination need right now for this critical role.” She currently serves on the Meeting Professionals International board of directors.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Read More: California Wine Country Updates Robert Hall Winery Barrel Cave Due, in part, to the pervasive maverick spirit, the presence of all those Cal Poly enology grads and the reality of farming in an area where water supply can be sketchy, vintners of all sizes have pioneered organic and biodynamic practices.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

And event organizers are not just logistician, they are strategists using their incredible talent to advance their organizations’ objectives” Whether they are in healthcare, finance or any other industry, they set the stage to share knowledge and get business done. “In

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Women’s Bean Project is a nonprofit organization hiring women who have been unsuccessful in finding employment and provides a personalized program for each individual to bolster their self-esteem and learn life and job skills they can utilize anywhere they go.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Movement, such as organized workouts or casual walking sessions, increases blood flow and supports neuroplasticity, making attendees more receptive to information. Event planners can schedule morning yoga sessions, offer fitness center access, and organize interactive activities like scavenger hunts or fun runs.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 10, 2024

Our 2024 Travel Outlook survey highlights DMOs’ Marketing Priorities, with professionals from destination marketing organizations (DMOs) emphasizing brand awareness as their top goal for 2024, even surpassing the importance of increasing visitor numbers.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

He has planned meetings, events and incentives for media, live entertainment, agency, association and corporate organizations.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 11, 2024

First, a big thank you to Suzanne and Robert from Destinations Florida for always organizing such a wonderful event. Lastly, thank you to all the sponsors for supporting this wonderful organization. Thank you to Santiago Corrada and the entire Visit Tampa Bay for hosting us in Ybor City. It was such a fun and unique place to explore.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2024

He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, adaptability and assertiveness, offering practical advice for meeting professionals to move beyond logistical concerns and become indispensable assets in their organizations.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2023

DEIB SMALL ORGANIZATIONS— A critical component of a thriving business is strategy. While there has been significant progress, organizations must do more to ensure everyone can achieve their dreams and potential. Efforts will be hard work but also necessary for creating more just and inclusive societies and organizations.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Whether organizing incentive trips or off-site events, this alcohol-free approach could appeal to companies looking to cater to changing preferences and a health-conscious audience. The data doesnt lie.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings has rounded up some of Google’s partners to explain more about why DEI is so important and what their particular organizations contribute to the cause. Partnering with Google has empowered ADCOLOR to reach more organizations in the marketing and events industry and raise awareness about the importance of DEI.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A thorough procurement process, though often unseen by the end consumer, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that organizations function optimally. An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Kearns said to think about those in your organization who are engaged. It’s about the expectations that an organization has for everybody in it,” he said. “It’s It’s the priorities of an organization. It’s the norms of an organization. It’s the norms of an organization.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 12, 2024

This month, our theme for social media is Organization. I am not an organized person by any means, in fact, I’m rather an expert at organized chaos. What’s a bucket-list item you can’t wait to cross off? I want to visit Australia and New Zealand! What are your best organizational tips?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Catherine Chaulet “Meeting planners can actually appreciate the organizational strengths of the Olympic Games, seeing how everything is organized in a way that ensures security measures are in place,” says Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMO Partners , based in Washington, D.C., The spectacle will last more than four hours.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

What started as a small endeavor has grown to a highlight of the annual event with diverse organizations across the country benefitting from the HFSE community’s generosity,” Ferguson says. Every year, we have a group of volunteers that source the raffle prizes and take pride in bringing new items.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Get down to the basics so you know the terminology of sustainability and have a solid understanding of how you can organize events with lower—and eventually zero—emissions. CVB partners are vital players in organizing a regenerative meeting, as they offer valuable insight and key connections as locals who care deeply about their destination.

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